A FINE free-kick in the final moment of a game of few chances saw Boro slip to their first pre-season defeat tonight, writes MIKE McGEARY at the Algarve Challenge Cup.

BORO will look to end their week in the Algarve with victory against Vitoria Guimaraes tonight, but a continuing improvement in match sharpness remains Gareth Southgate's priority.

GARETH SOUTHGATE says Lee Cattermole's future is in his own hands after Boro agreed a fee with Wigan for the U21 international.

THE first 2,000 supporters to buy Boro's new-look away shirt from the MFC Retail stores will receive a fantastic free poster...

BORO have launched an innovative new membership and access scheme for supporters who do not have a season card...

THE Boro squad paid a trip to the Ulster Rugby team training session this week as their pre-season work continues.

BORO are reminding supporters that season cards remain at pocket money prices for those aged under-18 - and are still great value for money for all ages.

FANCY a Boro player dropping in to raise the profile of your school, charity or community group? That's what's on offer, along with a £4,000 cash donation from the Barclays Premier League, through a unique scheme called Places for Players.

BORO stars from yesteryear will take on an Emmerdale Allstars team in an annual fixture for the Willie Maddren Trophy at Marske United this Sunday...